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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1920
Page
4
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The Chicago GOP seeks unity with Harding and Coolidge as compromised candidates, while critics deem the platform vague and weak aimed at Democrats. Labor and Irish issues draw fire, with league of nations and policy divisions exposing fault lines among key figures.
The article surveys factional splits at the Republican convention over the League of Nations stance and Ireland recognition. It highlights Johnson as a leading contender, debates on reservations, and criticism of Roosevelt family influence while praising original, decisive leadership.
Mrs Corinne Roosevelt Robinson of New York seconded General Wood and praised him as Roosevelt type in a speech that emphasized friendship with Theodore Roosevelt and shared traits. The endorsement underscores Wood's claim to greatness through his connection to the Roosevelt family.
The essay argues railroads shaped American growth, yet financial failure and bondholder pressure lead lines to be junked. It reflects on sentiment, loss, and a perceived moral wrong in dismantling essential infrastructure while comparing to the fate of coinage.
A Times Picayune piece argues that even non paying rail lines create vested interests among those affected by their existence. It compares government support for mail routes to private railroads and warns equity and law must guide any decision to abandon or retain non paying lines.
An old advertisement touts Hamlin's Wizard Oil as a safe remedy for rheumatic pains sciatica backache and injuries with quick penetration and muscle relief. It claims daily uses for earache toothache croup and colic and offers a money back guarantee with a 30 cent bottle. A second product, Wizard Liver Whips pink pills, also priced at 30 cents, promises constipation relief and headache cure with guarantee.
The Mayor and Commission Council of Monroe invites bids to demolish and remove the old city market or car barn on DeSiard Street, with bids due by noon Thursday the 17th inst.
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